1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.3L Petrol · MBZ 7278
1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 144,993 km. MOT valid until 20/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 144,993 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2300cc
MBZ 7278 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 144,993 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MBZ 7278 Odometer History
- 26/06/200899,021 km
- 26/06/200899,021 km
- 16/06/2009101,613 km+2,592 km
- 16/06/2009101,613 km
- 04/06/2010105,108 mi
- 04/04/2011106,276 mi+1,168 mi
- 03/04/2012109,635 mi+3,359 mi
- 19/03/2013116,134 km
- 14/05/2013116,134 mi
- 16/04/2014118,145 mi+2,011 mi
- 23/04/2015124,226 mi+6,081 mi
- 25/04/2016128,110 mi+3,884 mi
- 03/05/2017130,032 mi+1,922 mi
- 25/04/2018132,369 km
- 10/05/2019136,539 km+4,170 km
- 14/10/2020139,602 km+3,063 km
- 19/10/2021141,314 km+1,712 km
- 21/10/2022142,357 km+1,043 km
- 16/10/2023143,161 km+804 km
- 16/10/2024143,704 km+543 km
- 22/09/2025144,638 km+934 km
- 24/08/2026144,993 km+355 km
Average of roughly 2,532 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
MBZ 7278 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Slk (MBZ 7278) between June 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
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